Noel Galea Bason
Maltese sculptor and medalist (1955–2026)
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Noel Galea Bason (1955 – 14 May 2026) was a Maltese sculptor and medalist.[1]
Noel Galea Bason | |
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| Born | 1955 Floriana, Crown Colony of Malta |
| Died | (aged 71) |
| Education | Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato |
| Occupations | Sculptor, medalist |
Galea Bason trained at the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato and served as the sole coin designer for the Malta mint from 1977 to 1991.[2] He also created a monument for former Prime Minister Dom Mintoff, unveiled in Castile Place, Valletta.[3]
Galea Bason died on 14 May 2026, at the age of 71.[4]